Introduction After opening in 1923, Wembley Stadium celebrated its centenary last year. During 2023, the stadium hosted 30 major events, drawing in a crowd of over 2.2 million people. [1] This number of guests coupled with the playing athletes inevitably brings about a variety of medical presentations, ranging from minor cuts to more severe conditions […]
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Strength in collaboration – the collaborative power of physiotherapy and strength coaching Part 2
A collaborative rehabilitation framework involving the dual-discipline support of physiotherapy and strength & conditioning (S&C). To assist the athlete’s journey from injury to performance. Keywords: Exercise selection; rehabilitation programming; strength and conditioning Introduction: Part one of this blog series established factors involved in the working relationship of an S&C coach and physiotherapist when supporting an […]
How does cardiorespiratory fitness predict death and chronic disease?
Key words: Cardiorespiratory fitness, health outcomes, adult, clinical In this blog we summarise a recent large meta analysis, published in BJSM that reviewed the evidence linking cardiorespiratory fitness to future health outcomes (1). What is cardiorespiratory fitness? Cardiorespiratory fitness, often referred to as aerobic fitness or endurance, reflects the ability of the heart, lungs, and […]
New 4th edition: Oxford Textbook of Children’s Sport and Exercise Medicine
Authors: Neil Armstrong and Willem van Mechelen We are pleased to highlight the newly published 4th edition of the Oxford Textbook of Children’s Sport and Exercise Medicine, and to share some key clinical messages. In 1999, realising that there was likely to be a huge surge in interest in youth sport and exercise medicine and […]
Hip and calf muscle strength after ACL injury
Key words: ACL, muscle strength, rehabilitation, hip This blog summarises the findings from a recent systematic review on hip and lower leg strength after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury) (1). Why is this study important? Muscle weakness is a key target of ACL injury rehabilitation, and strength deficits of the knee muscles (quadriceps and hamstrings) are […]
Is physical fitness in adolescence linked to atherosclerosis 40 years later?
Authors: Ángel Herraiz-Adillo, Viktor H. Ahlqvist, Sara Higueras-Fresnillo, Kristofer Hedman, Emil Hagström, Melony de Fortuin-de Smidt, Bledar Daka, Cecilia Lenander, Daniel Berglind, Carl Johan Östgren, Karin Rådholm, Francisco B. Ortega, and Pontus Henriksson. In our recent work published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine (1), we show an association between adequate physical fitness during […]
The ‘weekend warrior’ strikes again: more evidence that the risk of death is reduced in people who exercise once or twice per week!
Authors: Gary O’Donovan, Fanny Petermann-Rocha, and Gerson Ferrari There has been great interest in the ‘weekend warrior’ physical activity pattern since we published the results of our large studies in the UK (1) and the US (2). These studies showed that the risk of death was reduced to a similar extent in the weekend warriors who exercised […]
Why menstrual health research and medical practice in sport needs to move from ethnic exclusions to cultural safety
Keywords: Menstruation, Female Athletes, Sports, Indigenous Methodology Sports and medical professionals are increasingly focused on menstrual health and how it affects sporting performances, health, and well-being. However, with few exceptions, much of this research has focused on athletes of Caucasian and European descent, with findings generalized to athletes from distinct cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Very […]
Body Composition: more than just a number
A series of body composition infographics An athlete’s body shape, weight and composition will change throughout their lifespan due to growth, development, and training adaptations. Despite this, a fixed view of an athlete’s optimal state is often adopted (1). Due to the differing physical requirements of various sports, body weight, and composition are important to […]
Strength in collaboration – the collaborative power of physiotherapy and strength coaching (Part 1)
A collaborative rehabilitation framework involving the dual-discipline support of physiotherapy and strength & conditioning (S&C). To assist the athlete’s journey from injury to performance. Keywords: Athlete-centred rehabilitation; rehabilitation framework; multi-disciplinary team (MDT) working Introduction: The interaction between physiotherapists and S&C coaches throughout an athlete’s rehabilitation is a significant one. They work closely from injury onset through […]